7.13.05 Jules and I just got back from a very nice lunch with a friend. We thought it was just a chance to meet and eat with his parents, but it was something more, something quite moving and an interesting cultural experience.
He lost his wife 45 days ago and it is customary to have dinner with another couple on the 45th day of being widowed.
They also had a place setting for recently departed filled for her. Evidently this gets fed to a cow at the end of the day.
I am not up to speed on the specifics of goal of having this dinner, but felt honored that he asked us.

Made me think about people we have lost in our lives, it is good to stop and remember.